Maryam Iftikhar

Go-getter
DISC Type : d

Entrepreneur | Flood-Resilient Housing | Incubator Fellow at National Science & Technology Park

Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

Overview

Maryam Iftikhar is a business scholar and entrepreneur focused on sustainable innovation. As the founder of Marine Refuge and an incubator fellow at the National Science & Technology Park, she leads the development of flood-resilient amphibious housing in Pakistan. People who have worked with her describe her as resilient, collaborative, and an exceptional leader.

Personality Overview

Challenger

Fast-Paced

Self-Confident

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Housing
As the Founder of Marine Refuge, she is pioneering amphibious housing solutions to address the critical challenges of flooding and displacement in Pakistan.
Disaster Resilience
Her work focuses on implementing flood-resilient technologies to enhance community safety and environmental adaptability in the face of rising water levels.
Women in Entrepreneurship
She actively promotes and celebrates women-led innovation, as shown by her support for the “Girls with Grit” showcase at the National Science & Technology Park.

Media Appearances

Maryam has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2024
Entrepreneur | Flood-Resilient Housing | Incubator Fellow at National Science & Technology Park
10-2023 - 10-2024
Media Executive at NUST Bazm-e-Pakistan
10-2023 - 10-2024
Media Executive at NUST FITNESS CLUB
9-2023
Founder & CEO at Marine Refuge
6-2023 - 9-2023
Scheduling Specialist at ComForCare

Education

9-2023 - 6-2025
Master's degree from National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
2016 - 2020
BS in Software Engineering (undergraduate) from International Islamic University, Islamabad

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Insights For Selling To Maryam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Maryam is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Maryam

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Maryam move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Maryam take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Maryam

Personality Compatibility


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